Monthly Love Forecast

By Maria DeSimone

Aries Love Horoscope: December 2012

Keep your cool

Your macho ruling planet Mars is in Capricorn, the sign of conquest, until December 25. This tends to kick up your ambitions and make you feel like you're either winning and on top or losing and on the bottom. Obviously, this isn't ideal for relationships, which are about sharing, accommodation and compromise. Spending your Mars power on improving yourself is terrific, but be careful about coming on so strong that others perceive you as a bully.

Partnerships require delicate handling with amorous Venus in sensitive Scorpio and your 8th House of Intimacy until December 15. It won't take much pressure from people for you to feel like you're the one being pushed, so staying calm will help to avoid power struggles. Settling scores is tempting with Venus in your 8th House of Intimacy, but addressing your needs and expectations is fine as long as you're willing to listen and negotiate.

Your urge for adventure grows with the New Moon in visionary Sagittarius on December 13, followed by Venus' entry into this outgoing sign two days later. Your heart will be ready to open, your soul hungry to fly in search of fresh experiences. Exploring new and different places is a good way to keep this positive energy flowing. But it's also very restless, which can make it harder to stay content in a static relationship.

Your need for freedom and surprises grows when Mars enters experimental Aquarius on December 25, while the Sun clashes with revolutionary Uranus on the same day. Unless you're ready for a major move, stay cool for the time being.